Early Chinese White Ground Art Glass Paperweight Hand Painted Floral Scene

Rough Dimensions:  2-3/4” diameter & 2-1/8” tall

Makers Mark: unsigned

Condition:  One small bruise to the side of the dome & shelf wear to the concave satin polished base. Please see photos and let us know if you need any additional assistance. 

These early Chinese weights are unique in that they require skill in both traditional Chinese painting and glass works. The image is first painted in colored enamel glass on a disk then encased in glass. This detailed example features a lovely nature scene with pink and yellow flowers clinging to a cliff side.